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18th-19th Century Burmese Buddhist Protection and Astrology Scroll

$45,000.00

Unlock a rare treasure of Buddhist art and spiritual history. This 18th–early 19th-century Burmese Buddhist protection scroll features complete sacred prayers, rare astrological artwork, zodiac animals, and cosmological diagrams. Fully translated and professionally documented by Goodson Gallery, this 5-foot scroll offers a unique blend of protection, blessing, and cosmic wisdom. Includes Certificate of Authenticity and full historical analysis.

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Description

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Goodson Gallery proudly presents a rare and extraordinary Burmese Buddhist protection scroll, dating to the 19th century, discovered in the private estate of a German antique dealer.

This exquisite artifact is a complete sacred document combining full Pali Buddhist prayers, protective parittas, and merit dedication blessings on one side, with stunning hand-painted astrological and cosmological artwork on the reverse.

Measuring approximately 5 feet in length, the scroll exemplifies the intersection of Theravāda Buddhist religious devotion, Burmese astrological tradition, and cosmic artistic mastery.

Highlights:

  • Complete Sacred Text:
    Featuring the Mangala Sutta (Discourse on Blessings), detailed protective chants invoking the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha for divine protection against fire, flood, disease, poison, spirits, and other dangers.

  • Merit and Compassion:
    Ending with a formal merit dedication to relatives, teachers, and all beings, followed by a universal loving-kindness blessing — a full cycle of spiritual protection, blessing, and liberation.

  • Rare Hand-Painted Artwork:
    The reverse side features:

    • Five Buddhas: Kakusandha, Koṇāgamana, Kassapa, Gotama, and Metteyya (Maitreya), bridging past, present, and future enlightenment.

    • Twin Astrological Wheels: Illustrating cosmic order, karmic cycles, and the Burmese understanding of Samsāra.

    • Zodiac Animals: Dragon, Garuda, Mouse, Tiger, Elephant, Cat — each corresponding to Burmese planetary birth days.

    • Standing Buddha and Guardians: Celestial protectors ensuring the safety and spiritual ascent of the devotee.

  • Full Professional Translation and Documentation:
    This artifact comes with a complete English translation of all prayers and inscriptions, along with a full historical, astrological, numerological, and religious analysis by Goodson Gallery.

  • Certificate of Authenticity and Historical Analysis:
    Included is an official Certificate issued by Goodson Gallery, certifying the artifact’s authenticity, provenance, and significance.

Provenance:

  • Found in the private library of a late German antique dealer.

  • Acquired directly from the estate in 2022.

  • Fully translated and historically analyzed by Goodson Gallery.

Significance:
This scroll is not merely decorative; it is a living document of spiritual and cosmic wisdom — offering protection, mapping human destiny, and providing a visual and textual guide to liberation from suffering.
Few such complete examples survive in private hands today.

Dimensions:

  • 63.5″ x 17.5″

Medium:

  • Handwritten black and red ink on handmade paper

  • Hand-painted with natural pigments

Condition:

  • Very good overall; minor wear consistent with age

  • Text and artwork remain clear and vivid

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